Jiangxi Normal University (JXNU)

As a University of Applied Learning, the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) works closely with industry in its research pursuits. This position is situated within the Centre for Immersification, dedicated to applied research in immersive technologies and bridging the gap between academia and industry. Research staff at the Centre have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets relevant to industry demands while working on innovative projects within the university. The primary responsibility of this role is to contribute to the design, development, and deployment of an advanced content moderation framework for immersive 3D virtual environments, such as Roblox and Minecraft. The engineer will play a key role in building a parallelized, agent-driven exploration system and integrating a multimodal detection pipeline, ensuring real-time performance, scalability, and deployment readiness in alignment with the project’s research objectives. The successful candidate will work with a diverse team of faculty members, engineers, and industry partners, including renowned researchers at the College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) at NTU. Technical skills, natural curiosity, versatility, and enthusiasm are highly desired traits that will enable success in this fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Manage the research project together with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met. Collaborate with the PI, Co-PIs and NTU team to design and develop a robust and scalable software system for autonomous agents navigating immersive 3D virtual environments (e.g., Roblox, Minecraft). Implement a parallelized agent-driven framework where multiple LLM-powered agents operate concurrently to explore user-generated worlds and trigger diverse contextual scenarios. Develop a unified multimodal detection pipeline that integrates video, audio, and text leveraging fine-tuned Vision-Language Models (VLMs) from WP3, supporting zero-shot reasoning and scene-graph inference. Ensure the system is deployment-ready by supporting benchmarking of inference speed, compute efficiency, and scalability with concurrent agents. Enable real-time adaptive learning via human-in-the-loop feedback and reinforcement learning mechanisms in collaboration with other work packages. Maintain high software engineering standards through rigorous testing, version control, clear documentation, and continuous improvement of development infrastructure (e.g., CI/CD, Docker, cloud-based services). Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. Job Responsibilities Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or a related field. Hands-on experience in designing and implementing software systems involving multi-agent frameworks. Familiarity with immersive platform development (e.g., Roblox, Minecraft), including scripting (Lua/Java), agent behavior modeling, event handling, and API-based integration with external AI systems. Experience with distributed systems, reinforcement learning, or simulation environments (e.g., Unity3D, OpenAI Gym, WebGL) is advantageous. Experience in developing and deploying cloud-based applications (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure), including containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), serverless computing, and REST API development. Proficient in Python, with basic experience in machine learning or computer vision libraries; familiarity with Vision-Language Models (e.g., CLIP, BLIP) or scene-graph inference is a plus. Key Competencies Strong software development and debugging skills. Able to design modular, scalable systems and benchmark their performance. Proficient in technical writing and system documentation. Self-directed learner with strong problem-solving and research capability.

Position Overview School: School of Mathematics and Physics Department: Department of Physics Position: Faculty Position in Quantum Science and Technology [Open Rank] Location: Suzhou, China Job ID: 4124 Advertisement Closing Date: Interviews will start at 15 May 2025. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended ABOUT XJTLU In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses. XJTLU is entering a new and exciting phase of its development as part of its strategic priorities for the next ten years. Adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE), XJTLU is currently opening a new Entrepreneurial Education site in Taicang, part of wider Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of, and an educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and the exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model. With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for the UK and other institutional partners. At the same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practices, and culture from the west and east. For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn. ABOUT DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS The Department of Physics is part of the School of Mathematics and Physics at XJTLU. Research within the Department of Physics seeks to explore and explain fundamental aspects of the world we live in, from the smallest subatomic particles to the Universe as a whole. The department aims to expand its research in practical applications that drive technological progress and tackle global challenges. such as quantum technologies, advanced imaging, and innovations in materials science. The department is involved in the delivery of undergraduate physics and mathematics modules at all levels, as well as the PhD programme. Research interests in the Department of Physics currently include particle physics, condensed matter physics and materials science, dynamical systems, theoretical physics, and astrophysics. We invite applications for the position of Associate Professor or Assistant Professor. Exceptional candidates may apply for the position of Full Professor. Candidates in quantum science and technology are encouraged to apply, including quantum information theory, quantum algorithms, quantum error correction, quantum systems theory, quantum materials, topological materials, and fundamental quantum science. Successful candidates will show commitment to a high standard of teaching at all levels. RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct high-quality research, leading to publications in top journals. Actively attract external research funding. Supervise research projects of PhD students, Master students, and undergraduate students. Teach physics and mathematics to undergraduate and graduate students in English. Contribute to the functioning of the department and school. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES We are looking for future colleagues able to collaborate with others, with an active attitude for research, passionate about physics and able to conduct their academic duties in English. Effective communication skills. Fluency in written and spoken English. Problem-solving abilities and creativity. Adaptability and flexibility. Professionalism and a strong work ethic. Strong interpersonal skills to manage a research team. A positive attitude and high energy. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES All applicants are expected to have the following attributes: A PhD in Physics or a closely related field; Outstanding teaching skills; Fluent in English Successful applicants to more senior professorial ranks are expected to also show: A significant record of high-quality academic publications; A number of external research grants awards; Experience in PhD supervision. Desirable Qualifications/Experience Two years of full-time work experience with demonstrable teaching experience; International experience in higher education; Experience in conducting research supported by national level research funds; Experience in academic programme design and development; Experience in supervision of student research projects. CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas. Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China. CAREER DEVELOPMENT Clear career development path with annual review. Professional development trainings are provided. RESEARCH FUNDING SUPPORT The university provides every new faculty member with a Research Development Fund to encourage them to initiate and/or continue research projects. The university will also support all faculty members to apply for national-level, provincial-level and city level programs. These programs aim to support excellent scientists, both Chinese and non-Chinese-citizen, to work and carry out research in China. Several of the programs are listed below. Successful applications are based on the applicant’s educational background, academic/research field, research achievements, working experience, etc. The university will provide full support on the applications. Talent/Research Program - Fund Outstanding Youth Science Foundaton Project (Overseas) RMB 1-3 Million Innovaton Leading Talent up to RMB 2 Million Outstanding Leading Talent of Internatonal Discipline 50% of Annual Package Young Leading Talent of Internatonal Discipline 50% of Annual Package COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SALARY: Competitive salary in the market BENEFITS Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as Housing allowance/Travel allowance/Relocation allowance Etc. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy) Paid holidays: Statutory Holidays (11 days) Annual Leave (36 days) Family Matters Leave Paid Sick Leave Marriage Leave Paternity Leave Parental leave Etc. Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff. HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes, in the order listed below: Cover letter Current CV, including date of birth and country of citizenship Full publication list Research statement (2-5 pages) Teaching statement (1-2 pages) Contact details of three references (2 references for Research and 1 reference for Teaching) For questions or inquiries about the position, please contact Head of Department of Physics, professor Donghui Quan at Donghui.Quan@xjtlu.edu.cn. For general enquiries, please email HR at Mingwei.Sun@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position and job ID in your enquiry.

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.  We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.   Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.   The role An opportunity has arisen within the Client Services team for a proactive, enthusiastic and highly organised individual to join our team as Client Services Co-ordinator. The Client Services Team manages all facility, activity and events bookings within Surrey Sports Park. The key areas of focus are student and community sport activity, member programmes, elite teams and athletes and major events. The post-holder will provide high quality communications and administrative support to the clients and the relevant teams within Surrey Sports Park. They will be expected to build and nurture effective working relationships within the teams, with colleagues and with external partners. The successful candidate will be expected to take informed operational decisions and identify opportunities for communications and new business. About you The successful candidate should have relevant experience in administration, managing external partners and the handling of data. In addition, the post holder will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills, along with adaptability, dependability, attention to detail, openness to change and personal motivation in all aspects of their work. How to apply To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The cover letter is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the position. If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Duncan Ross, Client Services Manager at d.ross@surrey.ac.uk. Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 21st April. Further details Job Description